New Update on the David Case: Police Quietly Looking Into Celeste’s Family and Friends

The tragedy surrounding Celeste Rivas Hernandez is spiraling into one of the darkest and most confusing cases in recent memory. What started as an open-and-shut nightmare — a missing teen, later found in David’s Tesla trunk — has now taken a chilling turn.

According to reports, the reason for delays in David’s arrest may be because investigators are digging deeper, not just into him, but also into Celeste’s family and inner circle. That revelation alone has sent shockwaves through the community, and many are wondering if this heartbreaking story is much more complicated than it first appeared.

Celeste’s Sister Speaks — and Raises More Questions

On social media, Celeste’s sister claimed that the police told the family to lock her Discord account and keep all evidence private. She wrote:

“Nothing from this account should go public. The police told us not to share any evidence since nothing has been finalized and we’re not even being updated on what’s happening.”

That post rattled everyone. The wording — “nothing has been finalized” — suggests police still don’t have a suspect nailed down, despite Celeste being discovered in David’s car. And if the family isn’t being updated, could that mean investigators see them as potential suspects or people of interest?

The Timeline That Doesn’t Add Up

The timeline of Celeste’s disappearance is riddled with red flags. She first ran away at 13. Teachers reportedly knew she was in contact with a man named David in Los Angeles. By 14, she was reported missing — and yet, her mother allegedly told police she had no idea where Celeste was.

How is it that her teachers knew more than her own family? Why wasn’t there more pressure on law enforcement earlier? These unanswered questions are fueling suspicion and conspiracy theories alike.

The Disturbing Condition of Her Body

The most heartbreaking detail is the condition Celeste was found in. Just 5’2 and weighing only 71 pounds, investigators believe she had been starved and tortured before her death. This was not a quick tragedy — it was prolonged suffering, and it raises the question: How could no one around her see the warning signs?

A Silent Family, A Missing Mother

Perhaps the most haunting part of this case is the family’s absence. When the community held a candlelight vigil on the very street where Celeste grew up, not a single member of her immediate family showed up.

Mourning in private is one thing. But refusing to stand with the community in her memory — especially while being active on social media — has raised even more eyebrows. Where is Celeste’s mother? Why has she remained silent while friends, classmates, and neighbors are speaking out?

David’s Shadow Looms Large

Make no mistake: David remains at the center of this nightmare. Celeste was found in his Tesla. She appeared on his streams, was linked to his Discord, and he even released a track titled “Celeste.” Yet the case drags on without an arrest. Could police be building a larger case — one that ties him not just to Celeste, but possibly other victims?

Too Many Secrets, Not Enough Answers

For now, the investigation is tangled in contradictions. The family’s absence. The police silence. The teacher’s warnings ignored. And a world-famous musician whose streaming numbers have grotesquely tripled since the scandal broke.

Celeste’s story is more than a headline. It’s a call for answers — and justice. But with every twist, it feels like this case is hiding more than it’s revealing.